Title

Self-interest: defining and understanding a human motive

Authors

Authors

R. Cropanzano; B. Goldman;R. Folger

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Organ. Behav.

Keywords

Business; Psychology, Applied; Management

Abstract

This paper explores the concept of self-interest. Taking a multi-disciplinary perspective, we discuss and critique various definitions of this phenomenon. We argue that self-interest is an important human motive. However, we also emphasize that other human motives exist. These include empathy toward others and adherence to moral duty. Copyright (c) 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Journal Title

Journal of Organizational Behavior

Volume

26

Issue/Number

8

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Document Type

Article

DOI Link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/job.353

Language

English

First Page

985

Last Page

991

WOS Identifier

WOS:000233676700006

ISSN

0894-3796

Recommended Citation

"Self-interest: defining and understanding a human motive" (2005). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 5093.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/5093